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Seaweed vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Seaweed and Arrowroot

  • Seaweed has more Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron, however, Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 40% more.
  • Seaweed has 28 times more Calcium than Arrowroot. Seaweed has 168mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot has 6mg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Arrowroot, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +410.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13200%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more OtherOther +365.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%
~equal in Water ~80.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2350%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Arrowroot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Arrowroot Opinion
Calories 43kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Protein 1.68g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 1.9mg Seaweed
Net carbs 8.27g 12.09g Arrowroot
Carbs 9.57g 13.39g Arrowroot
Magnesium 121mg 25mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 6mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 454mg Arrowroot
Iron 2.85mg 2.22mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Copper 0.13mg 0.121mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.63mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 98mg Arrowroot
Sodium 233mg 26mg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 116IU 19IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.174mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.059mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.292mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 338µg Arrowroot
Choline 12.8mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.004g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.092g Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Seaweed
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.